Activated Charcoal Scrub Recipe

And so my obsession with activated charcoal continues. Our next activated charcoal bath and body recipe is an activated charcoal scrub recipe. This homemade scrub recipe includes Natures Garden’s activated charcoal powder, shea butter, coconut oil and jojoba oil just to name a few ingredients. Let me tell you this emulsified sugar scrub recipe is fantastic. It left my skin feeling soft and silky! I will be making this one again for sure.

Now, if you haven’t made your own emulsified scrub before, no worries, I will walk you through each step! You might be asking yourself, what is an emulsified scrub? How is it different from a regular sugar scrub? Well, an emulsified sugar scrub contains, in this case, Natures Garden’s traditional emulsifying wax. This ingredient will emulsify, or mix, the oils with the sugar without any separation. Have you ever made a scrub only to later have the oil separate out and sit at the top of the jar? This is likely to happen without an emulsifier in the mix. This tutorial will show you exactly how to avoid that problem. In addition, it has activated charcoal included. Activated charcoal is known to be a fabulous detoxifying agent. It is currently my favorite ingredient to add when creating handmade soap and cosmetic recipes.

Activated Charcoal Scrub Recipe Before You Begin

Before you begin, you will want to prepare your supplies and equipment. Clean and sanitize your work area, all of your packaging material, and utensils you will be using. Additionally, you will want to wear an apron, a hairnet, and gloves when preparing this activated charcoal recipe. Also, go ahead and melt your coconut oil 76. Coconut oil will be in a solid state at temperatures above 76 degrees but will be liquid below that temperature. So, it will be pretty easy to melt it. Place your bottle of coconut oil in a bowl of warm tap water.

Activated Charcoal Scrub Recipe Melting Your Oils

First, you will need your scale. Then, with you scale set to grams, weigh out 128 grams of your macadamia nut oil, 83 grams of shea butter, 70 grams mango butter, 63 grams emulsifying wax traditional, 23 grams jojoba oil, and 14 grams of white beeswax pastilles. Then, use a double boiler to melt the oils, butters, and waxes. While you are waiting for them to melt move to the next step.

Activated Charcoal Scrub Recipe Prepare the Other Ingredients

You will once again need your scale and a large mixing bowl. Also, you will need the sugar. Next, weigh out 765 grams of white granulated sugar. Go ahead and set this aside for the moment. You will need it in a future step.

Now, we will prepare the activated charcoal. Before we add the activated charcoal to the scrub, we are going to add vegetable glycerin. This will help your charcoal powder disperse evenly throughout the scrub without clumping. So, use your scale to weigh out 6 grams of activated charcoal. Then, add 16 grams of vegetable glycerin. Mix the ingredients until you have a smooth paste like consistency. Also, set this off to the side, we will come back to it.

Activated Charcoal Scrub Recipe Putting it All Together

Next, once the oils have melted, remove them from the heat. Then, let the temperature drop a bit. You want the temperature of the oils to come down to between 120 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, add 6 grams of your Optiphen Preservative. Mix well to incorporate the Optiphen. I should note, the temperature is extremely important for this step. If it is above 140 degrees Fahrenheit, you will burn off the preservative. If it is below 120 degrees, the preservative will separate from the scrub.

Now, we will put everything together. You will need the bowl containing the sugar. Slowly pour the oils into the bowl of sugar. Use a spatula to mix the sugar and oils.

Once they are mixed together, add the activated charcoal you prepared earlier. Then, stir the activated charcoal into the mixture. Finally, allow the scrub to come to room temperature before moving on to the next step. The activated charcoal scrub will thicken as it cools.

Activated Charcoal Scrub Recipe Adding the Scrubs in the Jars

Lastly, we will be adding the scrub to the jars. You will need four of your 8 ounce black double wall jars. In addition, you will need four black dome lids 89/400. Use a spatula or spoon to scoop the scrub into the 8 ounce jars. Then, place a black dome lid on top of each jar.

Finally, when using your scrub, scoop a small amount of the activated charcoal scrub out of the jar. Then, apply it to your face and use your fingers to scrub away. Then, simply rinse the scrub off with warm water and a washcloth. We hope that you enjoy Natures Garden’s activated charcoal scrub recipe. For even more cosmetic, soap, and candle recipes, check out our recipe box. Also, let us know what you have been up to! Post pics of your handmade projects on our Facebook page. You can also tag us on Instagram or Twitter @ngscents.

Soap Without Palm

Today’s recipe, Soap Without Palm, is a cold process soap recipe using Natures Garden’s Vanilla Champagne Fragrance Oil. Often soapers will avoid certain fragrances due to the discoloration it cause to the soap. We thought we would show you a way to use this discoloration to your advantage. Our Vanilla Champagne Fragrance Oil has a vanillin content of 4%, causing the soap to discolor to a caramel. We thought this was the absolute perfect color for out soap. This fragrance also has an amazing scent retention. So, we used all of these qualities to our advantage by scenting only the portion we wanted to discolor. We left part of our batch unscented. I know you are probably think the soap couldn’t possibly smell as strong. Well let me tell you, IT SMELLS FABULOUS!

Soap Without Palm Total Weights for Melt and Pour Embeds

Soap Without Palm Prepare Your Champagne Bottle Embeds

First, prepare your colorant. Weigh out 3 grams of gold mica. Then, add 6 grams of vegetable glycerin. Mix well. You will use this colorant for both the melt and pour soap and a small amount of the cold process soap portion. We will need the colorant once the mp soap is melted. Use your scale to weigh out 115 grams of Natures Garden’s SLS Free Melt and Pour Soap Base. Next, melt the base. Once it’s melted, add 5 grams of Vanilla Champagne Fragrance Oil. Now, add 1 gram of the gold colorant you just prepared. Mix well to incorporate the ingredients.

Next, pour the melt and pour soap into the champagne bottle mold. Then, spray any air bubbles you notice with rubbing alcohol. The rubbing alcohol will help release any air bubble. Allow the melt and pour soap to set up. Once they have set up you can remove them from the mold and set them aside for now. These will be placed on the top of the cold process soap when we finish.

Soap Without Palm Prepare Your Lye Solution

First, you will want to wear gloves, a mask, and goggles while preparing this recipe. Begin by weighing out 517 grams of distilled water. Slowly add 189 grams of lye to your distilled water. Make you stir to dissolve all of the lye. Set your lye water where it will not be disturbed. Allow the temperature to drop to room temperature.

Soap Without Palm Prepare Your Soaping Oils

Weigh out 408 grams of coconut oil 76, 272 grams of shea butter, 272 grams of mango butter, 136 grams of sunflower oil, 136 grams of meadowfoam seed oil, 68 grams of castor oil, and 68 grams of apricot kernel oil. Melt the oils using a double boiler. Once melted allow the temperature to drop to room temperature. While you are waiting, move to the next step.

Soap Without Palm Prepare Your Other Ingredients

While we are waiting for our temperatures to drop, let’s go ahead and prepare our other ingredients. First, we will weigh out our sodium lactate. In a small bowl weigh out 55 grams of sodium lactate. This will later be added to our cooled lye solution, set it aside for now. Next, we will weigh out our Vanilla Champagne Fragrance Oil. We will be adding the fragrance oil to only a portion of the cp soap batter. Use a scale to weigh out 54 grams of Vanilla Champagne Fragrance Oil. Finally, we will mix the titanium dioxide into some oil. This will be used to color our white portion of the soap. In a small bowl, weigh out 15 grams of titanium dioxide. Add 25 grams of your oils to this bowl. Mix well until the colorant is nice and smooth.

Soap Without Palm Oil Preparing Your Soap Batter

First, you will need to combine your soaping oils and lye solution. Use a stick blender to emulsify. Next, separate the batter. In a small bowl weigh out 43 grams of the soap batter. This portion will be unscented and colored gold. Add the remaining gold colorant you prepared earlier. Mix well to incorporate the color. Then, add this soap batter to your decorating bottle. Set this aside, for now. We will use this later to place dots, resembling bubbles, on the top of the soap loaf.

The remaining batter will be separated into two bowls. The first bowl will be colored white and left unscented. So, add 800 grams of soap batter to the bowl. Now, add the titanium mixture you prepared earlier. Then, stick blend to incorporate the color. We will use 515 grams of this batter to swirl in the loaf, and 285 grams to top the loaf.

Finally, the rest of the cp soap batter will be scented. You will need to add the 54 grams of Vanilla Champagne Fragrance Oil. Stick blend to incorporate the fragrance oil. This portion of your soap batter will be left uncolored. We will be keeping the batter its natural color, using the discoloration to our advantage. We feel that the natural discoloration of this fragrance in soap beautifully represents the fragrance oil.

Soap Without Palm Swirling the CP Soap Batter

Now, the fun part. Let’s swirl our batter. To the bowl containing the scented soap, add plops of the white batter. Keep in mind you will need to save about 285 grams of the white for the top of the loaf. Once you have added the white, use a spatula to swirl the soap. Place the spatula in the bowl and move it in a circular motion throughout the bowl.

Soap Without Palm Pouring the Soap Batter

When you are satisfied with your swirls, we will pour the soap batter into the mold. Get your square loaf mold out. Pour the swirled cp soap batter into the mold.

Now, we will use the remaining white soap batter to top the loaf. Once your batter is a thick frosting like consistency, use a spatula to place it on top of the loaf. Use the spatula to create peaks in the batter.

Soap Without Palm Adding the Finishing Touches

Finally, we will be decorating the top of the soap. Using the soap batter you placed in the decorating bottle, place dots on top of the white soap. These are meant to represent bubbles. Once you have finished, place the champagne bottle embeds across the loaf. You want to keep in mind that you will be cutting the loaf, so place them strategically. Make sure you push them in slightly at the bottom of the bottle so it looks like the champagne bottle is tilted.

After about 24 hours remove the soap from the mold. Then, slice the soap using the mitre box and soap cutter. Your soap will be ready to use once it cures. We hope that you enjoy making this soap recipe as much as we have. We found this particular recipe gave us plenty of time to work. It was so easy to work with. Post a picture of your cold process soap on our Facebook page, or tag us on Instagram @ngscents.

Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe

Often times, our customers will give us input on things that might be missing from our recipe box. Our next recipe, a vanilla brown sugar scrub, came from some of these requests. We have had many requests for an emulsified brown sugar scrub recipe. So, we decided to create our vanilla brown sugar scrub recipe. This recipe not only uses brown sugar, but also vanilla powder. In addition, we are using a variety of natural oils and waxes. Personally, I have found that I love the gentle exfoliation a brown sugar body scrub gives to my skin. So, if you are a fan of sugar scrubs, and typically use white sugar, I suggest trying the addition of brown sugar instead this time. Compare the two types for yourself! Let us know what you think.

Before you start creating your scrub you will want to clean your work area and utensils. You will also want to sanitize all of the packaging materials and other items you will be using to make this vanilla scrub recipe. In addition, you will want to wear an apron, gloves, and a hair net while making this craft project. You will need nine of the 4 ounce clear PET jars. Also, nine white dome lids 58/400. Once you have everything ready, go ahead and move to the next step.

We will be using a double boiler to melt our oils, butters, and waxes once we weigh them out. Using a double boiler will prevent our oils from burning, or getting too hot. So, weigh out 136 grams of coconut oil 76, 110 grams of grape seed oil, 74 grams cocoa butter golden natural, 62 grams of shea butter, 50 grams of emulsifying wax traditional, 23 grams of jojoba oil, and 12 grams of white beeswax. Allow these ingredients to melt, stirring occasionally. While we are waiting for the oils to melt, we can go get our other ingredients weighed out. Move to the next step.

We will start by weighing out the brown sugar. You will need to medium size mixing bowl. Use a scale to weigh out 860 grams of brown sugar. If you notice any clumps of sugar you will want to use your hands to break them up. Next, we will be adding the vanilla powder to the brown sugar. Using your scale, weigh out 5 grams of vanilla powder. Mix this into the brown sugar. You want to make sure the vanilla powder is evenly dispersed in the sugar. I also found it easier to use my hands to mix it in.

Now, we will begin weighing out the other ingredients in separate bowls. I find it easiest to have these weighed out in small bowls ahead of time so I can be prepared when my oils are finished melting. Once again, using a scale, weigh out 10 grams of optiphen preservative. Then, in another bowl, weigh out 30 grams of Natures Garden’s Vanilla Extract Fragrance Oil. In a third bowl, weigh out 5 grams of vitamin e oil. Finally, in a fourth bowl, weigh out 15 grams of arrowroot powder. Set these off to the side until your oils have finished melting.

Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe: Combining All of the Ingredients

I would like to note a few things before we begin this step. The temperature is extremely important here since we are adding a preservative. If we add our Optiphen preservative above 140 degrees Fahrenheit it will burn off. However, adding it below 120 degrees will cause separation in your finished product. You may also be wonder why we are adding a preservative. While our vanilla brown sugar scrub recipe scrub doesn’t contain water, body scrubs are typically used in the shower so, they may come in contact with quite a bit of water. It is better to be safe when making this type of product. After all, you do not want your customers, or yourself getting sick from bacteria growth in your product.

So, with all of the being said, let’s move on to putting everything together. Once your oils have melted, allow the temperature to drop to around 120 degrees Fahrenheit, no lower. First, we will add the 15 grams of arrowroot powder to the melted oil. Use a spatula to mix the arrowroot powder into the oil. Next, add the 10 grams of Optiphen preservative you prepared earlier. Then, the 30 grams of Vanilla Extract Fragrance Oil. Finally, add the 5 grams of vitamin e oil. As you are adding each ingredient you will want to mix well to incorporate each one.

Finally, we will be adding the sugar to the scrub recipe. Add the bowl of sugar and vanilla powder you prepared in a an earlier step. Once added, mix very well to incorporate the brown sugar. Then, allow the vanilla brown sugar scrub to set up at room temperature. This will allow the oils to combine completely with the sugar. Once the scrub is at room temperature, begin adding it to your jars. We chose to use the 4 oz clear jars. Also, we used white dome lids. However, if you choose, you can use a different jar and lid combination. Just remember using 4 oz jars allows us to create 9 jars of vanilla brown sugar scrubs. Once you have filled each jar, place a lid on top.

Finally, I have got to say, if you are looking for a gentle sugar scrub recipe, personally, I highly recommend this one. I have found brown sugar to be a wonderful addition to scrub recipes. I will definitely be making this recipe again. Personally, I may even be making these for Christmas baskets that I plan to give to my friends and family. I’m thinking I might add some mica this time, just because I LOVE all things that sparkle! Have you created your own brown sugar scrub? Perhaps you have created another bath and body product? Or, maybe you have used this recipe? We would love to see how yours turned out! Post a pic on Instagram, tagging @ngscents. Alternatively, you could post a picture directly to our Facebook page. We absolutely love seeing how our customers are using our products! We hope that you enjoy this brown sugar scrub recipe as much as we have!

Wine Sugar Scrub Recipe

I’m sure by now you, like me, have heard about the health benefits of drinking a glass of red wine each day. Is it is true? I sure hope so! There is nothing better than pouring a glass of red wine at the end of a long day. While I don’t drink wine on everyday, in recent years I have come to realize that I actually prefer wine to other adult beverages. In the past we have used wine in cold process soap recipes. Personally, I find it fascinating to incorporate foods or beverages into soap. I love making wine soap! It is one of my favorite ways to make soap. So, with that in mind, I thought, I wonder if it would work in a scrub. Yes, yes it did. This is quite possibly my favorite sugar scrub recipe I have made to date! So, our next recipe is for all of our wine lovers out there. We have created a wine sugar scrub recipe using real red wine. I hope that you love it just as much as I do. As an added bonus we have added a little diamond dust mica, giving this scrub, and your body just a slight shimmer. What woman doesn’t love wine and diamonds!

Wine Sugar Scrub Recipe Other Ingredients Needed

Prior to beginning, we suggest wearing an apron, gloves, and other protective clothing. Also, sanitize your work area as well as all packaging supplies and utensils you will be using.

Wine Sugar Scrub Recipe Melt Your Oils

First, we will need to melt our natural oils, butters, and cosmetic waxes. There are several oils and butters that will be added to this body scrub recipe. Using a gram scale, weigh out your oils, butters, and waxes. You will need 136 grams of olive oil, 41 grams of sweet almond oil, 40 grams of grape seed oil, 32 grams of avocado oil, 68 grams of cocoa butter deodorized, 68 grams of shea butter, 45 grams of traditional emulsifying wax, and finally 9 grams of beeswax. We will be melting our oils, waxes, and butters using a double boiler. So, you will need to create a double boiler using two pots. Melt the oils in the double boiler. While you are waiting for the oils to melt, go ahead and move to the next step.

Wine Sugar Scrub Recipe Prepare the Sugar and Mica Mixture

Again, you will need your scale. As alway, set the scale to weigh in grams. Then, add 896 grams of the granulated white sugar to your medium sized mixing bowl. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon of Natures Garden’s diamond dust mica pigment. While wearing gloves, use your hands to mix the mica into the sugar. Also, make sure you break up any clumps of sugar with your hands. You will need to be sure the mica is evenly dispersed throughout the white sugar. Once you have finished, set this aside, for now, we will come back to it later. Warning: If you are anything like me, and distracted by sparkling objects, do not look into the bowl! It will have the most beautiful shimmer! I learned this one the hard way! Admire it later, we still have more work to do!

Wine Sugar Scrub Recipe Adding Additional Ingredients

Once your oils have melted, place them in an empty mixing bowl. Add 20 drops of Nature’s Garden’s Deep Purple FUN Soap Colorant and 15 drops our Tomato Red FUN Soap Colorant. Mix well to incorporate the color. Then, add 100 grams of red wine. Mix well. For this next step, the temperature is extremely important. You should know that when adding Optiphen preservative if the temperature is too low you will experience separation in your finished product. However, if the Optiphen is added when the temperature is too high, you will burn the optiphen preservative off. So, allow your temperature to drop to 120 degrees, no lower. At this temperature, add the 9 grams of Natures Garden’s Christmas Cabernet Fragrance Oil, the 5 grams of Optiphen preservative, and lastly, 5 grams of vitamin e oil (Tocopherol T-50). Finally, mix everything very well to incorporate all of the ingredients.

Wine Sugar Scrub Recipe Putting it All Together

Now, to the medium bowl containing the oils, slowly add the white granulated sugar and mica mixture you prepared earlier. Mix the sugar into the oils so it is evenly dispersed. Once everything is mixed, allow the scrub to set up at room temperature. Finally, add the wine body scrub to the 4 ounce PET plastic jars. You will need nine of the 4 ounce jars for this scrub recipe. We chose to use our white dome lids to top the jars. Place a 58/400 white dome lid on top of each four ounce jar. Now, your scrubs are ready to use. You can use them right away.

One of my favorite wineries is Matus Winery! If you’re local, or in the area, you must try one of their wine slushies! On your next trip to your favorite local winery, pick up an extra bottle of red wine. Then, go home, pour yourself a glass of wine, and make our Wine Sugar Scrub Recipe! Perhaps even make it before an at home spa day with all your friends! Be sure to take a lot of pictures and show us how your wine sugar scrub recipe turns out. We absolutely love seeing your other projects too! It doesn’t matter if it is this recipe or a different one. Finally, post them to Natures Garden’s Facebook page or tag us on Instagram @ngscents.